Buffalo, New York is set to be the hottest housing market of 2025, retaining its title from 2024, thanks to strong job growth and limited housing supply, according to a new report. As new jobs fuel competition for homes, the demand continues to outstrip availability, driving up prices in cities throughout much of the country.

With a strong job market and home prices 37% below the national average, Buffalo continues to lead as the hottest market in the U.S.

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Buffalo is home to the hottest major housing market in 2025, according to a newly released report by Zillow, and it's the first time a market has held the title in back-to-back years.

For the second year in a row, Zillow — a real estate website — predicts that a specific city in New York will be the most competitive for buyers in the coming year in the United States. Buffalo is predicted by Zillow to have the hottest housing market in the United States.